Who is your HR Generalist?
Brown's HR Generalists have multiple roles. Whether working with a manager as a business partner, serving as a resource/counselor to employees in need, or being an advocate of change, your Generalist works to help you accomplish the strategic goals of your department and the University. The HR Generalist draws upon areas of expertise that include employment, performance management, employee relations, training and development, and compensation. Each department is partnered with a particular HR Generalist to provide HR the opportunity to develop a sufficient understanding of the needs and work environment specific to their client departments.
For managers...
The HR Generalist should be a manager's first point of contact for all human resources-related inquiries. This partnership allows the Generalist to proactively advise about how to most effectively manage staffing resources. Services available through your HR Generalist may include:
- the interpretation and consistent application of HR policy and employment law,
- advisement on staff recruitment and selection strategies,
- analysis of employee relations issues and effective remediation techniques,
- and/or evaluation of a department’s organizational structure.
For current staff...
The HR Generalist works with current staff members to:
- assist with problem-solving and mediation support,
- provide assistance with resume writing and facilitate understanding of Brown’s job application process and policies,
- answer questions and concerns about staff positions, pay and work performance.
For job applicants...
Each open staff position Brown has a designated HR Generalist named on the posting. The HR Generalist is the point-of-contact for applicants seeking information on vacant positions, updates on status, and questions regarding the benefits of Brown as an employer. Job applicants should view the employment services staff list for contact information.
Contacting your HR Generalist…
If you are working for Brown University on the temporary payroll, click here to obtain contact information for your HR Generalist.
Otherwise, click on the appropriate division name below to identify your HR Generalist and to get his or her contact information. If you do not know your division name, please call HR's front desk at 863-3175 for assistance.